Author: John Rogers
Monster Of The Month: Marbendill – Seaman
by John Rogers
A marbendill lives on the ocean floor and is never seen above the surface unless caught by fishermen, as shall…
Tree Murder And “Leaf” Erikson: Lóa’s View Of Icelandic Life
by John Rogers
Many visitors to Iceland might be familiar with the work of Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir without even knowing it. Her sharply…
Hypernature: Shoplifter Showers The World With Colour
by John Rogers
In the airy entrance hall of Iceland’s National Gallery, the institutional silence is broken suddenly by the echo of raucous…
God, I Feel So Bad: Ragnar Kjartansson Takes Over Hafnarhúsið
by John Rogers
Ragnar Kjartansson is an unlikely art star. Since his emergence onto the cultural scene as a musical and artistic provocateur,…
SMITE! Icelandic Women’s Football Team Plays KF Mjöðm For UNICEF
by John Rogers
The Icelandic national women’s football team will play KF Mjöðm on Saturday June 3rd at the KEX Hostel, in support…
Pretty In Tents: A Guide To Iceland’s Summer Music Festivals
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Packing for an Icelandic summer festival is an interesting challenge—you might well end up trying to decide between flip-flops and…
Grapevine Playlist: Seint, Par Ðar, Smjörvi, Ham, Emmsjé Gauti & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Dreamlike electronica, krútt-hop, chill cloud trap, dirty rock ‘n’ roll and post apocalyptic pop… here’s what’s been catching our attention…
Photos: Iceland’s Fashion Crowd Gather For Kiosk Opening Party
by John Rogers
The KIOSK fashion boutique is something of an institution, having sold the work of the designers behind the enterprise—EYGLO, Helicopter,…
Unravelled Soul: The Melancholic Electronica Of EinarIndra
by John Rogers
The music of einarIndra feels discreet, or even secretive, somehow. His mellow songs are slow and languorous, their muted late-night…
Best Of Reykjavik: Outdoor Drinking In The Theoretical Sun
by John Rogers
The weather in Iceland can change drastically from day to day, and from moment to moment, so you have to…
Grapevine Playlist: EinarIndra, Andsetinn, Milkywhale & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
What’s going on in Icelandic music today? Lots. Folk, rap, trap, oddly appealing Euro-pop… you name it, and you’ll find…
Monster Of The Month: Móri – Ghost
by John Rogers
Shortly before the turn of the 20th century, a young girl travelled from Reykjavík to the nearby hot springs of…
Fix Up Look Sharp: Icelandic Fashion Design, And Where To Find It
by Hannah Jane Cohen and John Rogers
Reykjavík is home to a diverse variety of local fashion brands, many of whom have their own downtown stores and…
Outside Of Reykjavík: Theatre, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Elves
by John Rogers
If you’re heading of Reykjavík soon, here are some interesting tucked away spots and fun activities that might interest you,…
NÝLÓ Captures Iceland’s Mercurial Art Scene
by John Rogers
It’s often noted that Iceland has a vibrant and thriving arts culture for a country of 330,000 people. In music,…
Seyðisfjörður Town Guide: Music, Waterfalls, Galleries & LungA
by John Rogers
Tucked away in the Eastfjords, over a winding mountain pass, lies the small but perfectly formed port town of Seyðisfjörður….
The Djúpavík Effect: Peace & Superheroes In Strandir
by John Rogers
It’s halfway along the dirt road between Hólmavík and Djúpavík that the car starts to make a strange sound. We…
Making Of An Artist: Dope Queens & Forest Spirits With James Merry
by John Rogers
James Merry is an Iceland-based artist and embroiderer who has risen to prominence via his delicate embroidered sportswear. He’s also…
Festival News: New Sigur Rós Festival, Secret Solstice, Eistnaflug & More
by John Rogers
As the time draws nigh, many of Iceland’s summer music and arts festivals are releasing their lineups and putting tickets…
Breiðholt Festival Announces Third Edition
by John Rogers
The Bedroom Community-affliated Breiðholt Festival has announced their third edition. The festival will take place on June 11, in various…
The Other Real: Elín Hansdóttir Steps Outside Of Everyday Life
by John Rogers
Elín Hansdóttir stands in front of a wall of flowers. She examines them closely, leaning in to see the details,…
Summer Of Sóley: Dreaming Of Warmer Climes
by John Rogers
Sóley has just arrived back in Iceland from a whistlestop trip to England. She played a one-off show in Hull,…
Making Of An Artist: Úlfur Alexander Einarsson
by John Rogers
Úlfur Alexander Einarsson is the frontman of Oyama, and a member of Gangly and Útidúr. Here, he talks us through…
The New Hverfisgata: Reykjavík’s Second Street Reinvents Itself
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Hverfisgata, the street that runs parallel to the main strip of Laugavegur, used to be considered the “Reykjavík ghetto,” but…
Grapevine Playlist: Sóley, Áttan, Jónsi, Black Pox, Milkywhale & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Here’s a choice selection of the latest Icelandic tracks that we’ve been making available offline on Spotify, hearting on Soundcloud,…